Study Reports: Hispanics dying on job at higher rates than others
Hispanic workers die at higher rates than other laborers, with 1 in 3 of these deaths occurring in the construction industry, a government study reported Thursday.Hispanics tend to hold more high-risk jobs than those in other racial groups, but language and literacy barriers and poor training and supervision may also be factors, researchers said. The leading causes of death in recent years have been falls and highway-related accidents.The study was done by health researchers in Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey and at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The study counted more than 11,000 Hispanic work-related deaths nationwide from 1992-2006. The data were culled from death certificates, police reports, workers' compensation reports and other sources.The researchers calculated an annual death rate of 5 per 100,000 Hispanic workers in 2006. But the rate for foreign-born Hispanics, roughly 6 per 100,000, was far higher than the 3.5 for those born in the United States.
The study counted more than 11,000 Hispanic work-related deaths nationwide from 1992-2006. The data were culled from death certificates, police reports, workers' compensation reports and other sources.The researchers calculated an annual death rate of 5 per 100,000 Hispanic workers in 2006. But the rate for foreign-born Hispanics, roughly 6 per 100,000, was far higher than the 3.5 for those born in the United States.
Tags: hispanic/diversity
Add a Comment
About NSHP
With 10,000+ members, the National Society for Hispanic Professionals is the top US networking association for Hispanic professionals. It's free to join and this is a great place for you to connect with new people who share your interests, BUT it's not for selling or promoting your business. Join us today and ask here if in doubt about our policy.
NSHP Sponsors
Upcoming job fairs
Bilingual jobs
Birthdays
With 10,000+ members, the top US networking association for Hispanic professionals and free to join.
Music
Badge
Portada Hispanic News
© 2009 Created by Ricardo Villalba - NSHP admin
You need to be a member of Hispanic professional society & diversity job fairs at NSHP.org to add comments!
Join this social network